Platte County Property Taxes

Platte County, Wyoming

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

12.1% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$122/mo escrow

#17 of 23 counties in Wyoming

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.59%

vs. Wyoming Avg12.1% below
vs. National Avg45.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$248,900

State avg $315,548

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,681

$140/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,292

$108/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#17

of 23 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Platte County, Wyoming

Platte's rate sits near U.S. average

Platte County's effective tax rate of 0.588% ranks slightly above the national median, with median taxes of $1,464 versus the national median of $2,690. The county falls in the 50th percentile nationally—right at the midpoint of American property tax burden.

Third-highest in Wyoming

Platte County's 0.588% effective rate ranks third-highest among Wyoming's 23 counties, trailing only Natrona (0.618%) and Laramie (0.583%). It exceeds the state average of 0.556% by roughly 6%.

Pricier than most regional options

Platte County's 0.588% rate exceeds Hot Springs (0.561%), Johnson (0.552%), and Lincoln (0.436%) while trailing only Natrona (0.618%) among close neighbors. It ranks among the higher-tax counties in central Wyoming.

Median home costs $1,464 yearly

Platte County homeowners with a median-valued property of $248,900 pay approximately $1,464 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, that rises to $1,681; without one, it drops to $1,292.

Review your property assessment

As one of Wyoming's higher-tax counties, Platte residents benefit from scrutinizing their assessments carefully. If your assessed value exceeds recent comparable sales in your neighborhood, filing an appeal could reduce your annual tax obligation.

How Platte County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Platte County$1,464
Wyoming State Average$1,666
National Average$1,924

Platte County

0.59%

Effective rate

Wyoming Avg

0.53%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Platte County, Wyoming?
The effective property tax rate in Platte County, Wyoming is 0.59%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Platte County?
The median annual property tax payment in Platte County is $1,464. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,681, while those without a mortgage pay $1,292.
How does Platte County compare to the Wyoming average?
Platte County's effective tax rate of 0.59% is higher than the Wyoming state average of 0.53%. The median annual property tax in Platte County is $1,464, compared to the state average of $1,666.
What is the median home value in Platte County, Wyoming?
The median home value in Platte County, Wyoming is $248,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Platte County property tax rate higher than the Wyoming average?
Platte County's effective property tax rate of 0.59% is higher than the Wyoming average of 0.53%. This difference of 0.06% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Platte County rank for property taxes in Wyoming?
Platte County ranks #17 out of 23 counties in Wyoming by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.59% and median annual tax of $1,464, it falls in the upper third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.